Census and Statistics Department
Coverage of Census and Statistics Department in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong retail sales grow 7.9% in May, extending winning streak to 13 months
Hong Kong’s retail sales increased by 7.9% year-on-year in May, reaching HK$33.8 billion, driven by higher visitor numbers during mainland China’s Labour Day golden week holiday. This marks the 13th consecutive month of growth.
- Hong Kong exports rise by nearly 41% in May as AI keeps fuelling demand
Hong Kong exports grew by 40.8% year-on-year in May 2024, reaching HK$611.2 billion (US$77.95 billion), driven by demand for AI-related products. This marked the second consecutive month of export growth exceeding 40%.
- Hong Kong retail sales rise 8.6% in April on back of higher visitor arrivals
Hong Kong’s retail sales increased by 8.6% year on year in April 2026, reaching HK$31.4 billion, driven by higher visitor arrivals and holiday spending. This marks the 12th consecutive month of recovery for the sector, with sales for the first four months of 2026 rising 11.3% compared to the same period the previous year.
- Hong Kong exports surge 43% in April, driven by strong demand for AI electronics
Hong Kong's exports surged 43% year-on-year in April 2024, driven by strong global demand for AI-related electronics. The Census and Statistics Department reported total export value reached HK$620.9 billion (US$79.3 billion), though the government cautioned that escalating Middle East tensions could impact the near-term outlook.
- Hong Kong’s tourism rebound needs new measures of success
Hong Kong's tourism is recovering with visitor numbers up 17% in the first quarter, but spending growth lags behind footfall recovery. The city's economy grew 5.9% year-on-year, its strongest quarterly performance in nearly five years, though officials must adjust their success metrics to account for the divergence between visitor volume and consumer spending.